Printable PDF Teaching Resources
Explore printable PDF worksheets, activities and thousands more teacher resources you can add to your lesson plans with just a few clicks — including free printables!
Thousands of Teach Starter's teacher-created resources are available in PDF file format, making it easy for any teacher to use anywhere — no matter what type of computer or software you have.
Curious about the advantages of PDF resources for teachers? Read on for a quick guide from our teacher team!
What Does PDF Stand For?
Before we dive into all the ways you can use a PDF in your classroom, it's worth looking at the meaning behind the acronym. PDF stands for "Portable Document Format."
It's a file format that was developed by the software company Adobe in the 1990s. The format was designed to protect the appearance and layout of documents across different platforms and devices.
That's exactly what makes it so easy for teachers to use. You can print a PDF worksheet on the school printer and send that same PDF via email to a student's parent, and the layout will remain exactly the same — even if you are using entirely different computers.
How Do I Open a PDF File From Teach Starter?
Most web browsers — like the one you're using right now to access our teacher resources — will allow you to open a PDF file directly in the browser.
What if you want to open the file without opening a browser? We suggest downloading Adobe's free Adobe Acrobat Reader software to easily display any PDF.
How Do I Print a PDF Document for My Students?
The ease of printing has made the PDF format a must for teacher resources, so how do you actually print your new worksheet or activity?
Simple!
- Open the PDF file in your browser or PDF viewer (like Adobe Acrobat Reader, mentioned above).
- Click on the "File" menu in the top-left corner.
- Select "Print" or use your keyboard shortcut "Ctrl + P" (Windows) or "Command + P" (Mac).
- In the print dialog box, choose your printer from the list.
- Adjust print settings like orientation, paper size and the number of copies you'll need for your students.
- Click "Print" to start printing.
Can I Edit a PDF File?
This is a common teacher question, and the answer is a bit complicated.
There's special software out there that will allow for some edits on a PDF, but you will typically need to have the original document to get the best results.
To make sure teachers can make the edits they need to adjust our resources for their lesson plans and their individual students, most Teach Starter resources are available in other (editable) formats, such as Google Slides!
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Location and Transformation Worksheets - Year 4
4 location and transformation worksheets linked to the Australian Curriculum.
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Compass Directions Worksheet
A worksheet to use when exploring grids, grid references and direction.
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Additive Patterns Practice Worksheets
Create additive patterns with this worksheet pack designed to help students confidently recognise, describe and build increasing and decreasing sequences using numbers, shapes and objects.
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Fractions and Decimals Worksheets - Year 3
4 fractions and decimals worksheets linked to the Australian Curriculum.
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3D Objects and Their Properties - Puzzles
Explore the names and properties of some of the most common 3D shapes with this set of 8 puzzles.
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Using Adjectives: Read and Draw Fairy Tale Characters
Use this engaging set of Using Adjectives: Read and Draw Fairy Tale Characters worksheets when exploring adjectives through drawing.
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Diving Board Bonanza! - Chance Game
A fun chance game for students to play when learning about probability.
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Multiples of 3 — Fact Fluency Pack
Master 3 multiples with this engaging fact fluency pack, designed to help teachers strengthen students' recall of threes multiplication facts through a variety of low-prep activities.
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I Have, Who Has? Game - Fraction, Decimal and Percentage Equivalence
Reinforce students' understanding of fraction, decimal and percentage equivalence with a whole-class game.
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Time Zones World Map
A poster to display in the classroom to show the different time zones of the world.
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Ordinals Worksheet Pack
Support early maths instruction with this ordinals worksheet pack, designed to help students confidently identify, read and use ordinal numbers.
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Living & Non-Living Things - Picture Sort
Sort biotic vs. abiotic things and discuss their characteristics with a hands-on living vs. non-living picture sort.
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Independent and Dependent Clauses Worksheet Pack
Introduce the concept of independent and dependent clauses with a set of printable sentence structure worksheets.
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Tangram Treats – Task Cards and Templates
Explore the properties of geometric shapes with this set of scaffolded tangram shapes task cards and cut-out tangram templates.
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Venn Diagram Graphic Organiser
A blank Venn Diagram graphic organiser.
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Ed and Dale's Heads and Tails - Chance Game
A fun game of chance for students to play when learning about probability.
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Decimals and Percentages Assessment
Assess students' knowledge of various decimals and percentages concepts with this four-page worksheet.
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4-Digit Place Value Card Game - Race to 10 000
A fun game for students to play in small groups to consolidate their understanding of adding and subtracting in groups of 10, 100 and 1000.
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Build and Compare 3D Shapes Task Cards
Use 3D shapes task cards to help students build, compare and describe rectangular prisms through hands-on investigations with cubic blocks.
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2027 Goal Setting Worksheet
Inspire your students to reflect and set goals for the new year with a 2026 Goal Setting worksheet.
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Year 5 Multiplication Escape Room
Use this multiplication escape room activity to help students practise multi-digit multiplication through an exciting deserted island adventure.
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Year 4 Budget Planning Project
Use budget planning project activities to help students apply real-world money skills while practising the four operations in an engaging school fair scenario.
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Multiplication Facts Jungle Safari Escape Room
Use multiplication facts escape room activities to help students practise multiplication facts through a fun, interactive jungle adventure.
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Early Multiplication Task Cards with Work Mats — Array and Bar Model
Use array and bar model mats to help students build a deeper understanding of multiplication through hands-on modelling and visual representations.
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Greek and Latin Roots – Illustrated Word Wall
Use word wall displays to build student vocabulary with daily exposure to Greek and Latin root words.
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Renewable & Non-Renewable Energy Posters
Explore nine alternative energy sources with a set of printable Renewable & Non-Renewable Energy Posters.
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Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy Quiz
Assess your students' knowledge of alternative energy sources with a printable Renewable vs Nonrenewable Energy Quiz.
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World Space Week - Rocket Revolution Colouring Pages
Kick off World Space Week with some colouring fun using our Rocket Revolution Colouring Sheets.
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Energy Source Impact Worksheets
Explore the effects of alternative energy sources with a pair of printable Energy Source Impact Worksheets.
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Sequencing Events — Pictorial Timeline Worksheet Pack
Support early time-telling skills with this sequencing events worksheet pack, designed to help students identify and order everyday events.
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Map Skills and Positional Language Worksheet Pack
Strengthen students' understanding of map skills, positional language and location and mapping concepts with this engaging worksheet pack.
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International Dot Day Creativity Challenge - Upper Years
Get creative on International Dot Day with a creativity challenge worksheet for older students.